Description

Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of warm spices and chewy oats, perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any day. Each cookie is beautifully iced, making them both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors that evoke holiday cheer with every bite!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and molasses to the butter mixture; mix well.
Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
While cooling on wire racks, whisk powdered sugar with milk to create icing; drizzle over cookies once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For added flavor, try mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.